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AE05 EHC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

433,940 mi
Last recorded433,940 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 433,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 417,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 401,891 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 388,666 miles

Offside Front Oil leak worn inside edge ()

Fail 22 May 2017 388,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Oil leak worn inside edge ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 375,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 361,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

excessive engine & gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 361,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

excessive engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 343,738 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

excessive engine oil leak

fluid leak from steering box area. advise further check

Fail 10 Nov 2015 343,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 323,943 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 303,434 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 303,226 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 287,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 266,165 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 215,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 232,416 miles

n/s/r door damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2012 213,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

screenwashers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2012 213,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

screenwashers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2011 189,441 miles

Oil leak

slight imballance in front service brakes

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Nov 2011 189,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jun 2011 172,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 147,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 133,800 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 133,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 115,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 115,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,696 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 91,658 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

parking brake weak on nearside

Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,906 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

parking brake weak on nearside

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,533 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,312 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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AE05 EHC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 EHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 EHC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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